Tuesday , July 28 2026

Reissues

Music Reviews: A Gerry and the Pacemakers Anthology, plus Ronnie Self, Duke Robillard, and Greg Copeland

Gerry & the Pacemakers

A new Gerry and the Pacemakers anthology collects all their hit singles (some in both stereo and mono) plus a 1964 California concert, an EP, and lots of album tracks.

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Music Reviews: Steve Young’s ‘Stars in the Southern Sky,’ plus Cat Stevens and Lightnin’ Hopkins

Steve Young - Stars In The Southern Sky

A new anthology features country rock pioneer Steve Young. Plus, reviews of CDs from Cat Stevens and Lightnin' Hopkins.

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Music Reviews: John Lennon’s Expanded ‘Mind Games,’ plus Iron Horse, ‘Silver Bullet Bluegrass,’ Sammy Walker, and the Magnolia Janes

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John Lennon's 'Mind Games' reappears as an eight-disc box set. Plus bluegrass artists tackle rock, and reviews of CDs from Sammy Walker and the Magnolia Janes.

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Music Reviews: The Rascals’ ‘Complete Atlantic Recordings,’ Johnny Cash’s ‘Songwriter,’ Nektar’s ‘Recycled,’ and More

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Reviews of an exhaustive Rascals box, plus Johnny Cash, Nektar, and more.

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Music Reviews: A ‘Girl Group’ Anthology, Grateful Dead’s Expanded ‘From the Mars Hotel,’ Frank Zappa & the Mothers’ ‘Whisky a Go Go 1968,’ and More

You’ll have to dig through a bit of fool’s gold to find it, but if you’re a fan of Joe Meek’s work and the so-called girl-group era, you will encounter some gems.

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Music Reviews: ‘I See You Live on Love Street: Music from Laurel Canyon,’ plus Robert Hunter, Roy Brown, Soft Machine, and Jay Gordon

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An anthology spotlights California's Laurel Canyon music scene. Plus, reviews of CDs from Robert Hunter, Roy Brown, Soft Machine, and Jay Gordon.

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Music Reviews: David Bowie’s ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll Star!’ plus Late Slip, Dorsey Burnette, and Bob Wills

David Bowie-Rock n Roll Star

A box set takes a deep dive into the creation of David Bowie's 'Ziggy Stardust' LP. Plus reviews of a CD from Late Slip and reissued material from rockabilly artist Dursey Burnette and country swing king Bob Wills.

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